Poseidon is the God of the Seas and the King of Atlantis. He is the brother of Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Hades, Zeus, the half brother of Chiron, and the father of various sea monsters. He is supporting character in Season 1, Season 2 and Season 3 of the Blood of Zeus.
History[]
Throughout the Series[]
Season 1[]
In A Call to Arms, Poseidon participated in the Gigantomachy, where he witnessed the birth of the Giants from the last Titan's blood spilled on the Sea and fought them alongside his fellow Gods, including the final assault led by Zeus. After the Giants' defeat, with their souls taken by Hermes into the Cauldron, Poseidon cast their bodies into the ocean to be forever swallowed by the tides.
In The Raid, the moment Hera stops Zeus from saving Electra from the Demons approaching her location, Poseidon appears alongside the other Gods for Hera's intervention. He stops Zeus from acting out of impetuous anger by throwing a bolt of lightning at the mortal realm, and when rebuked for siding with Hera, Poseidon argues there are no sides, only law. He further argues that no blood should be spilled, which Zeus interprets as a threat, but Poseidon reminds him that he once said that breaking the law was punishable by death. As Zeus realizes his actions, Poseidon asks him what they should do as the other Gods watch in anticipation.
Upon Electra's death, Zeus looks over his balcony in shock, and the other gods look at him in cold silence. Poseidon turns his attention to Hera, who gives a satisfied smirk.
In Escape or Die, when Zeus finishes his lightning bolt rampage directed at Seraphim, he coldly glares at the panting, distraught Zeus, who possibly regrets his actions just then.
In Back to Olympus, Poseidon was seen in the crowd with the crowd of Gods as both Zeus and Heron were chastised, though it's unknown whether he spoke disparaging comments toward them. He shows surprise when Hermes, Apollo, and Artemis approach Heron and welcome him, and Zeus looks at him to see his shocked face.
After Hera confronts Zeus and the two cannot make amends, Poseidon leaves with the other gods, who seemingly side with Hera. Zeus warns Poseidon that only fools follow Hera; however, Poseidon corrects him, stating that only fools anger Hera and take his leave.
In War for Olympus, Poseidon watches as Hera negotiates with the Giants to join her cause in killing Zeus. When it seemed as though the Giants would side with Hera, Poseidon sank into the ocean water.
Afterward, Poseidon heads to Olympus with Apollo in hand and immediately has his way blocked by Hermes and Hephaestus. However, Zeus allows him through and accepts his proposal to join his side. Poseidon answers no when asked if he knows where the Cauldron is, but suspects it was at a wagon not too far away.
At the start of the war, Poseidon is seen on the front lines alongside Hermes, Hephaestus, and Zeus.
Amid the battle, Poseidon uses the water of Olympus to drown the Demons, and with the assistance of Zeus, he uses his thunder powers to electrify the Demons and Giants. Though this managed to kill many Demons and a few Giants at that, one such Giant attacked Poseidon.
Poseidon would later be attacked by another Giant, soon after Seraphim got a hold of the Cauldron.
Season 2[]
In Winter is Born, Poseidon is seen standing on top of a high area as Apollo talks about how alliances are not always everlasting.
In Funeral Games, Hestia mentions him asking Hermes if it's true that he proposed a truce, which Hermes confirms.
In Judgement Day, Poseidon attends Zeus' trial. When Hera argues in her husband's defense that Zeus is the only person capable of ruling the heavens, Poseidon agrees.
In The Three Trials, amid the battle for the Eleusinian Stone, Poseidon appeared from the ocean riding atop a giant sting ray, allowing Heron to retrieve it and be granted its power.
Season 3[]
In A Breath Before Dying, Poseidon is seen next to Hera and the other gods watching in horror as Gaia unleashes Typhon to destroy the Olympians. Poseidon likely fled.
In A Champion's Challenge, Poseidon attends the "Battle of Champions" a fight between Heron and Seraphim vs Kronos and Typhon for the fate of Olympus. Poseidon along with Hera and Hermes nod to Heron as he prepares for battle. When Heron has taken down Typhon (at the cost of his own life), leaving only Kronos standing and buying enough time for Zeus and Hades to return from the Underworld, Poseidon charges at his father with his army of Atlantian warriors coming out of the ocean attacking the Titans next to the Olympians. Poseidon creates tentacles made out of water to hold Kronos down in order for Zeus and Hades to attack him with their lightning and bident respectively. After Kronos is down, the three brothers come together and ask him to surrender only for their father to throw his sickle against them, but Zeus and Poseidon manage to move out of the way and Hades disappeared into the shadows, and all three held him down long enough for Seraphim to deliver the final blow and kill him. Poseidon is shown in the final scene next to his brother Hades, attending a ceremony to honor the fallen. He is last seen applauding Zeus' speech and he and the other gods look up at the stars to see the constellations made to honor those who gave their life for Olympus to prevail.
Physical Appearance[]
Poseidon is shown to have a large, muscular build and is one of the tallest Olympians. He has long, silky turquoise hair and a long, silky turquoise beard that appears to twist at the end. He appears to wear a turquoise sash, multiple golden accessories, and a golden crown that could possibly signify him being king of the seas. Poseidon has golden yellow eyes.
Personality[]
Poseidon appeared to have strained patience for his brother Zeus and his many affairs, as he held Zeus, who was also his king, to high standards and expected him to abide by the laws and rules Zeus had established; otherwise, they were a pointless joke. When at last the issues of Zeus and Hera drove a wedge between the Gods of Olympus, Poseidon chose to side with Hera, whom he thought would be fairer and just in abiding by the laws of Olympus, until Hera offered the Giants dominion over his seas. Poseidon refused to surrender his kingdom and returned to Zeus, claiming Hera was mad. But Zeus saw through Poseidon, correctly guessing what she'd done and how it didn't sit well with the sea god, but he accepted him nonetheless, though the gesture still humbled Poseidon.
Poseidon appears to be a very opportunistic god as he values his power over the sea above doing what's right which is shown when he sided with Zeus not because Hera released the giants but because she offered them the sea. It's also revealed in Season 2 that Poseidon knew Hera cheated so her and Zeus would rule Olympus and although he claimed Zeus and Hera were the best candidates for king and queen of the gods It's hinted that he did it because he feared Hera and there is a chance she offered him the sea knowingly condemning his brother Hades to the Underworld something he doesn't seem to feel any guilt about. Despite this he has an honorable side to him for standing up against Kronos and the Titans.
Powers and Abilities[]
Olympian Deity Physiology: Poseidon possesses the conventional superhuman physical attributes of an Olympian god. However, as the son of Cronos, some of his powers are greater than that of most Olympians, such as:
- Immortality: Like all the Greek gods, Poseidon seems ageless if not extremely long-lived.
- Immense Strength: Like all Greek gods, Poseidon possesses immense physical strength, enough to hold Zeus at bay.
- Immense Durability: Poseidon possesses immense levels of superhuman durability. The tissues of Poseidon's body are considerably harder and more resistant to physical injury than those of a mortal being.
- Immense Stamina: Poseidon's divine musculature produces considerably less fatigue than an ordinary human during physical activity.
- Immense Speed: Poseidon can move and run at immense speed. He is the greatest swimmer out of all of the gods, moving at superhuman speeds while still being in the water.
- Regenerative Healing Factor: Like all Olympians, despite his superhuman durability, it is possible to physically (or even mentally) injure him. However, if injured, he can heal with superhuman speed and efficiency. The full limits of his healing powers are unknown. However, they are considered considerably higher than those of the vast majority of his race, being the Olympian God of the Seas itself.
- Levitation: As seen in battle, Poseidon can levitate himself off the ground and fly.
- Advanced Hydrokinesis: Poseidon has control over all forms of water. He can control, create, and manipulate water by making an entire ocean into a puddle or creating tsunamis. He can even use his control over water to create powerful water blasts at his opponents and even create pillars, as he did from underneath him to watch the battle of Seraphim and Heron from Olympus.
- Aquatic Adaptation: Poseidon appears to have some form of underwater adaptation, enabling him to breathe both air and water. His body can withstand the extreme pressure and temperatures at the bottom of the ocean, and even swim rapidly.
- Aquatic Zoopathy: He can communicate with all creatures of the seas.
- Atmokinesis: As the Stormbringer, Poseidon has control over the weather to an equal degree as his brother Zeus.
- Energy Manipulation: Poseidon possesses powerful energy-wielding abilities that are equaled among the Olympians only by those of Hades and surpassed only by those of Zeus.
- Remote Viewing: Poseidon was capable of remotely viewing events happening miles away and sensing the prayers of the Greeks.
Equipment[]
- Trident: Poseidon wields a silver trident, often using it in conjunction with his hydrokinetic abilities; it is unconfirmed whether it is the source of his hydrokinetic powers.
Relationships[]
Hades[]
Poseidon's relationship with his brother Hades is unknown, as they are never seen interacting together in the series. It's revealed in season 2 that he was aware of Zeus and Hera being responsible over Hades getting the Underworld so it's possible Hades has as much resentment of Poseidon as he does with Zeus and Hera. In the final episode of season 3 though Hades and Poseidon work together with Zeus to finally take down their evil father Kronos for good. In the last scene Hades and Poseidon are last seen applauding Zeus after his speech at the gathering to honor the fallen, seemingly having no bad blood between them.
Zeus[]
Poseidon has a strained patience for Zeus' affairs and can't stand his brother's hypocrisy. When Zeus was breaking his own laws and interfering with the lifes of mortals he stepped forward and stopped his lightning attack against Hera and the other gods who were all standing against him and even threatened him with death if he didn't compy. Poseidon then sided with Hera falsely believing she would play by the rules but then took Zeus' side again after Hera bribed the Giants with the sea. Poseidon grieved his brothers death and after his resurrection joined him and Hades in their fight against Kronos and saved their Kingdoms.
Hephaestus[]
Hephaestus is one of Poseidon's nephews. Hephaestus allowed Poseidon to pass after he saved Apollo's life.
Apollo[]
Apollo is one of Poseidon's nephews. Poseidon saved Apollo from drowning and brought him back to Olympus.
Trivia[]
- In popular Greek mythology, Poseidon was the second son of Cronus and Rhea (after Hades) and their penultimate child (before Zeus). Hestia, Demeter, and Hera were his sisters. Like all of his siblings aside from Zeus, Cronus swallowed Poseidon at birth and, thanks to Zeus, afterward disgorged unharmed.
Gallery[]
See also[]
| Blood of Zeus | |
|---|---|
| Characters | Heron • Zeus • Hera • Seraphim • Electra • Alexia • Evios • Kofi • Ariana • Hermes • Apollo • Ares • Poseidon • Hades |
| Species | Human • Demon • God • Titan • Giant • Wraith • Centaur |
| Items | Cauldron • Hades' Bident • Adamantium Sword |
| Location(s) | Olympus • Underworld • Corinth |
| Season 1 | (Episodes: A Call to Arms • Past is Prologue • The Raid • A Monster is Born • Escape or Die • Back to Olympus • The Fields of the Dead • War for Olympus) |
| Season 2 | (Episodes: A Shadow Emerges • Weights & Measures • Winter is Born • Funeral Games • Judgement Day • Crossing Paths • The Hidden Realm • The Three Trials) |
| Season 3 | (Episodes: A Breath Before Dying • Hades' Choice • Hellebore • Brothers' Journey • The Head of the Maenads • The Tower of the Winds • Land of the Dead • A Champion's Challenge) |